Texas A&M Student Tragically Falls from Austin High-Rise Apartment
Authorities in Austin have provided an updated timeline regarding the tragic death of Brianna Aguilera, a Texas A&M University student. Aguilera passed away on November 29, following a tailgate event for the A&M-Texas football rivalry. Both the Austin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis and lead detective Robert Marshall discussed the case during a recent news conference.
Incident Overview
During the conference, Chief Davis addressed prevalent misinformation concerning Aguilera’s death. She emphasized that the police do not typically discuss suicide cases publicly, but the volume of rumors necessitated clarification. “Inaccurate information has circulated, causing harm to innocent individuals and their families,” Davis stated.
Timeline of Events Leading to Brianna Aguilera’s Death
- Friday, November 28, 2025
- 4–5 p.m. – Aguilera attended a tailgate at the Austin Rugby Club, where she appeared to be intoxicated.
- Before 10 p.m. – After losing her phone, Aguilera was asked to leave the tailgate party.
- Just after 10 p.m. – Arrived at the 2101 Rio Apartments and entered a 17th-floor unit.
- Saturday, November 29, 2025
- 12:43 a.m. – Aguilera was on the phone with her boyfriend just before police received a 911 call regarding a body.
- 12:46 a.m. – Officers responded to the report and located Aguilera’s body on the ground with signs of a fall.
- 12:56 a.m. – Aguilera was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigation Findings
Detective Marshall revealed that video footage confirmed Aguilera entered the 17th-floor unit shortly after arriving. He noted that several friends were present before they departed, leaving her with three others. A phone call to her boyfriend was confirmed, escalating into an argumentative discussion.
On December 1, Aguilera’s parents met with victim services. They later discovered a deleted digital note on her phone, suggesting that Aguilera may have had suicidal thoughts prior to her death. Davis confirmed that no evidence of foul play was detected, prompting the police to publicly address the spread of misinformation.
Family Response
Despite the officials’ findings, Brianna Aguilera’s mother, Stephanie Rodriguez, publicly refuted the classification of her daughter’s death as suicide. In a Facebook post, Rodriguez insisted that her daughter would not have jumped from such a height, asserting that someone may have caused her death.
Next Steps for the Family
Rodriguez has expressed her dissatisfaction with the current investigation. She has since enlisted the help of prominent attorney Tony Buzbee to conduct a separate inquiry into her daughter’s death.
This incident has spurred discussions within the student community and raised concerns about safety and mental health resources for students. As more information becomes available, both the police and Aguilera’s family remain committed to uncovering the truth.
